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Novak swears on the air; and storms off
Topic Started: Aug 5 2005, 11:09 AM (319 Views)
Dr. Noah
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http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/nationw...p-4626394c.html

Commentator Novak swears, walks off CNN

DAVID BAUDER; The Associated Press
Published: August 5th, 2005 12:01 AM



NEW YORK – CNN suspended commentator Robert Novak indefinitely after he swore and walked off the set Thursday during a debate with Democratic operative James Carville.

The exchange during CNN’s “Inside Politics” came during a discussion of Florida’s Senate campaign.

Carville and Novak were both trying to speak while they were handicapping the GOP candidacy of Katherine Harris.

“Let me just finish, James, please,” Novak continued. “I know you hate to hear me, but you have to.”

Carville, addressing the camera, said: “He’s got to show these right-wingers that he’s got a backbone, you know. It’s why the Wall Street Journal editorial page is watching you. Show ’em that you’re tough.”

“Well, I think that’s bull---- and I hate that,” Novak said. “Just let it go.”

As CNN correspondent Ed Henry stepped in to ask Carville a question, Novak left the set.

Later, Henry said Novak had been told he was going to be asked on air about the Valerie Plame CIA exposure case.

“I’m hoping that we will be able to ask him about that in the future,” Henry said.
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Dr. Noah
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Such unprofessional behavior. Not as bad as leeking a CIA agents' name, but nonetheless....................
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I read about this early this morning. I think he didn't want to answer any questions about the Plame situation.
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Dr. Noah
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Who would? When you commit a felony like that, it's not something you'd want to discuss on national TV.
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Novak must of been stressed out. He and Carville were talking over each other as they usually do. What I heard Novak say was the word "bullsh!t".

No big deal.

Old man having a tantrum. :tantrum: It would be best for CNN to ignore it.
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Dr. Noah
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Here's what Novak said about profanity a few years ago:
http://archives.cnn.com/2002/ALLPOLITICS/07/12/cf.crossfire/

Straight talk about trash-talk
Begala encourages teens: Rebel by cursing

July 12, 2002 Posted: 1:11 PM EDT (1711 GMT)
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(CNN) -- Two Pittsburgh-area police departments are putting people into jail for being "dirty mouths" -- for using off-color language.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is going to court against the cops to protect "dirty" speech.

What does trash-talking say about America's values?

Stepping into the "Crossfire" with hosts Paul Begala and Robert Novak are Vic Walczak, executive director of the ACLU's Pittsburgh chapter, and Mike Gallagher, a nationally syndicated radio talk show host with the Salem Radio Network.

NOVAK: Isn't It the decline of values in language that's ... poisoning America?

WALCZAK: Look, (neither) the ACLU nor I necessarily condones profane speech. I'm trying to raise children, and I'm working to discourage them from using it. But it's different when you pass a law that says that the police can throw you in jail simply because you utter a profanity.

And a couple of points that Mike makes: One, the ACLU does not hate the police. I've personally represented more than 20 police officers. When police officers' rights are violated, including their free-speech rights, the ACLU is the first to come to their aid.

GALLAGHER: Well, then, if you've represented 20 police officers, how many people have you represented who have sued the police? I bet it's a lot more than that.

WALCZAK: It is a lot more than that, to be honest.

BEGALA: Let me get you back on the point of cursing. I disagree with Mr. Walczak on this, Mike Gallagher. He said nobody condones cursing -- you're looking at him. I condone it. I think it's great.

GALLAGHER: I know. You guys...

BEGALA: If there are teen-agers watching, I'm encouraging you to take up cursing. Here's why. It won't kill you like cigarettes. Kids want to rebel, OK? Cursing doesn't kill you like cigarettes; it doesn't rot your brain like drugs and alcohol; it doesn't scar you permanently like tattoos; it doesn't hurt like a body piercing; and it pisses off grown-ups. So, kids, start cussing today. It's the most acceptable form of youthful rebellion.

GALLAGHER: Nice. As a parent of teen-agers, I would implore every teen-ager in America who may be watching this -- as a parent of a couple of twin boys who are 19 -- don't listen to Begala. He learned at the knee of the master. We all know that the leftists like Clinton and Carville and Begala and the ACLU...

BEGALA: Clinton, believe me ...

GALLAGHER: ... they're a bunch of trash-talkers who don't mind dirty words. Do the right thing, kids. Refrain from the nasty language and don't listen to this Begala. He's an evil influence.

BEGALA: Or President George W. Bush, who...

NOVAK: I don't want to be on his side, but wouldn't you say that if he cursed, that would be the least sinful thing that Bill Clinton ever did?

GALLAGHER: Thank you. Exactly. I wish that's all he was doing, Bob, was cursing. Unfortunately, he was chasing people around with cigars.
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Is what Novak did unprofessional? Maybe. Was it warranted? Maybe, maybe not. Would I have done the same if someone was rudely talking over me and making smarta$$ comments about my motives? Probably.

Tempers flare sometimes. Unfortunately it happened on TV.
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Gee, five days in Mexico and this is what I missed? I'm happy we didn't have a television.
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UNGH!
^^^

Believe me, it was no big deal.
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